Operations Site Controller (Hatton, Lincolnshire) £44,642 to £52,519 + up to 6% bonus + access to liveried vehicle Up to 10-15% additional earnings through overtime and standby Hatton, Lincolnshire Working pattern: Site-…
Skills: Safe Systems Of Work, Fault Finding, Technical Decision-making, Hazardous-area Equipment, Incident Control
Operative (Hatton, Lincolnshire) £39,499 to £46,469 + up to 6% bonus + access to liveried vehicle Up to 10-15% additional earnings through overtime and standby Hatton, Lincolnshire Working pattern: Site-based (5 days a w…
Skills: Field Maintenance, Health And Safety, Mechanical Skills, Hand Tool Usage, Emergency Response
The Site Controller serves as the safety and operational lead, overseeing day-to-day activities and ensuring the safe setting to work for all site activities. They are responsible for maintaining critical national gas infrastructure, managing permission documents, and acting as an Incident Controller during emergencies.
Requirements
Candidates must have strong operational and maintenance experience in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation disciplines within the oil, gas, or process industries. A full UK driving licence and the ability to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance are essential.
Full job description
Operations Site Controller (Hatton, Lincolnshire)
£44,642 to £52,519 + up to 6% bonus + access to liveried vehicle
Up to 10-15% additional earnings through overtime and standby
Hatton, Lincolnshire
Working pattern: Site-based (5 days a week)
Travel: Regular (within region)
Location requirement: Based within a 60-minute commute of Hatton Compressor Station
About us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About the role
Play a vital role in keeping the UK's gas network safe, reliable, and running at its best.
Why this role matters
As a Site Controller, you'll be the go‑to person for safe operations on site - making sure critical national infrastructure runs smoothly.
You'll lead on safety decision-making and play a key role in maintaining the assets that keep energy flowing across the UK. You'll also work closely with construction partners to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of new assets.
This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a technical environment, and wants a career with real purpose.
What you'll be doing
You'll be the safety and operational lead on site, overseeing day-to-day activities and ensuring work is carried out safely and to the highest standards. In this role, you will:
Manage the safe setting to work for all site activities, championing a strong safety culture
Authorise permission documents and complete safety/technical inspections
Keep accurate operational records and ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
Support the installation, commissioning, and integration of new assets
Contribute to emergency response and security procedures as Incident Controller or Site Main Controller
Monitor third-party work and protect vital plant, systems, and equipment
Assist with maintenance activities to improve site performance and asset reliability
Join the standby rota once fully trained (typically 1 week in every 4-5), responding to a range of site issues
About you
You’re a hands‑on engineer, technician, or operative, with strong operational and maintenance experience. You take pride in safe working, enjoy problem-solving, and can stay calm and confident when working under pressure.
If you enjoy responsibility, variety, and being the person others turn to when it matters, you’ll thrive here.
Key requirements & experience
Essential
Experience in a mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or operations discipline
Strong skills in fault finding, maintenance, and technical decision‑making
Understanding of hazardous-area equipment and Safe Systems of Work
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and compliance requirements for UK legislation
Appreciation of multidisciplinary engineering within Oil & Gas, power, chemical, or process industries
Full UK car driving licence
Security clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, inc. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.
National Gas is responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.
Visit us at: https://www.nationalgas.com/
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Offices: Warwick Technology Park, Warwick, England CV34 6DY, GB
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.
National Gas is responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.
Visit us at: https://www.nationalgas.com/
This inbox is not monitored, please use the get in touch page on our website for all enquiries.
Offices: Warwick Technology Park, Warwick, England CV34 6DY, GB